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Chapter 245: Chapter 242 Borrowing a Path
Yellow Heaven Dao Sect.
One of the Six Great Immortal Sects.
With the fall of Dragon Sparrow Manor, it should now be called one of the Five Great Immortal Sects.
This power borders directly with the Tianhe Demons and has suffered greatly from their menace over the past decade or so. The threat of Dragon Sparrow Manor and the Yunqi Mountain Range is nothing compared to that faced by Yellow Heaven Dao Sect.
However, it’s precisely because of the threat of demons that while Yellow Heaven Dao Sect may not have high-level experts at the Refining God or Divinity Transformation level like Dragon Sparrow Manor, it boasts five publicly known Primordial Spirit True Monarchs.
That’s not even taking into account the strength they hide in the shadows.
Since Yellow Heaven Dao Sect is almost always in a state of war, naturally the Sect Master cannot be succeeded by a Divinity Transformation Cultivator like those in Purgatory Sect or Dragon Sparrow Manor.
The current Sect Master of Yellow Heaven Dao Sect, Zhang Lingjian, is a Monarch who has stepped into the Primordial Spirit Realm for over ten years.
At this moment, in that opulent and spotless main hall, he was receiving a junior who, in theory, didn’t have the qualifications to be met by a Primordial Spirit True Monarch like himself.
...
"You’re saying that your Dragon Sparrow Manor has four hundred portions of Immortal Essence Gold?"
Zhang Lingjian inquired.
"Yes."
Standing before him was Yun Chan, the inheritor of part of Dragon Sparrow Manor’s legacy. She spoke with a grave tone, "I heard this information with my own ears. As one of the victors in a past battle, the reason Dragon Sparrow Manor hasn’t seen much development over dozens of years is that we have been focusing our resources and efforts on refining Immortal Essence Gold! The purpose of refining this Immortal Essence Gold was to exchange it for a Creation Immortal Fruit to be used by Ancestor Huo Yuqing."
"Creation Immortal Fruit."
Zhang Lingjian was naturally aware of such a rarity from heaven and earth.
It was a treasure that could extend one’s life by 60 years. 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝙗.𝒄𝒐𝒎
Given Huo Yuqing’s foundation, if she could really live for another sixty years, she might well be able to step directly into the Devas Realm.
Moreover, despite Dragon Sparrow Manor having recruited quite a few Heavenly Masters over the decades, its growth had been unsatisfactory. If they had been investing their resources into the refinement of Immortal Essence Gold, then it all made sense.
"Four hundred portions of Immortal Essence Gold."
Zhang Lingjian couldn’t help but think about his own sect’s situation.
As victors in a battle a century ago, Yellow Heaven Dao Sect likewise had the right to exchange for a Creation Immortal Fruit from the Daqian Imperial Family.
It’s just that the Creation Immortal Fruit was so valuable, and Yellow Heaven Dao Sect didn’t have a supreme figure who had prospects in the Devas Realm like Huo Yuqing, which is why they hadn’t gone to great lengths to prepare for it.
But if they could take those four hundred portions of Immortal Essence Gold into their hands...
"Indeed quite the clever plan."
Zhang Lingjian let out a remark, glancing at Yun Chan, "You may step down now. Rest assured, as one of the Five Great Immortal Sects now, we of the Yellow Heaven Dao Sect will not ignore the plight of Dragon Sparrow Manor. You should recuperate well within our sect, and you don’t need to worry about your safety anymore."
"Thank you, Sect Master."
Yun Chan knew she was being placed under house arrest.
But this was something she had anticipated.
She now only hoped that the price of "four hundred portions of Immortal Essence Gold" was enough to persuade Yellow Heaven Dao Sect to act against Star State. Otherwise, how long would she have to wait before she could avenge Dragon Sparrow Manor?
...
Half an hour later.
Zhang Lingjian appeared in a peaceful, elegant courtyard filled with the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
In the courtyard, besides the pillar of Yellow Heaven Dao Sect, Zhang Taiping, the other three Supreme Elders—Tao Changle, Zhao Danqing, and Yu Xuanjing—were also present.
The person speaking at the moment was Zhao Danqing, "A battle with Star State is inevitable, not just because of our encroachment on Star State during their time of chaos, but also because of our personal vendetta with Gu Jinlai. Right now, we can resolve this vendetta and obtain four hundred portions of Immortal Essence Gold at the same time. I think it is feasible."
His words made everyone in the room nod in agreement.
The reason Yellow Heaven Dao Sect had been compromising was all due to the threat from the Tianhe Demons.
But now that the Divine Sword event had been forcibly canceled because the Sky Extreme Sword had gone missing, with Venerable Xuan Tian and both Human Immortal Hall and Earth Immortal Palace falling out, it would not be long before the Tianhe Demons in Champsosaurus Swamp returned to Tianhe. By then, Yellow Heaven Dao Sect could fully focus on what they wanted to do.
"Dealing with Star State... That won’t be an easy task. Just the fact that they could overthrow Dragon Sparrow Manor shows how strong that power is, especially since there might be Devas behind Gu Jinlai..."
Yu Xuanjing voiced his hesitation.
"I have something to explain about this to all of you."
Zhang Lingjian said, "These few months we have been investigating continuously and have finally uncovered the truth behind the battle outside Dragon Roar City. There are no Devas behind Gu Jinlai after all. It is only because he passed through the True Dragon Gate of Aries Star Palace and received a treasure from the Artifact Spirit of Aries Star Palace."
Having said this, he laughed lightly, "Gu Jinlai must have known that he would inevitably battle with Dragon Sparrow Manor, so he specifically chose a treasure that could unleash power comparable to a Peak Heavenly Being with a single strike. But now, he has already used that treasure, and without such a treasure, how much fighting strength is left in Gu Jinlai’s camp?"
Zhang Lingjian’s words brightened everyone’s prospects.
"Is that really true?"
Zhao Danqing couldn’t help but ask.
"Of course,"
Zhang Lingjian said with a smile, "Compared with the situation at Dragon Sparrow Manor last time, if we take action against Star State now, we have an even greater advantage. Currently, Xin Tianqi and Gu Jinlai are each governing Star State and Jiangzhou State. We can certainly defeat them one by one."
As he spoke, he glanced in a certain direction, "I’ve even thought of the reason. Isn’t the heir of Dragon Sparrow Manor seeking help from our Yellow Sky Sect? As a friend of Dragon Sparrow Manor, our Yellow Sky Sect has every right to intervene and help restore Jiangzhou for Dragon Sparrow Manor. It’s perfectly justified by both moral and reason; both are on our side."
Tao Changle, Zhao Danqing, and the others nodded.
"Compared to taking direct action, we have an even better method."
At this moment, Zhang Taiping suddenly said, "Let’s not forget the secret collaboration between us and Dragon Sparrow Manor not long ago."
Zhang Lingjian quickly guessed what he meant, his expression changing slightly, "That secret collaboration?"
"Exactly."
Zhang Taiping nodded slightly, "Gu Jinlai holds high the Heavenly Master Torch, summoning all Heavenly Masters from both north and south of Tianhe to converge at Lingxiao City in Star State. After fermenting for several months, the news has already spread throughout Qiantian. Presumably, the Demon Kings of Tianhe and Mu State have also heard. The main reason these Demon Kings have not acted yet is that we and the Cold Moon Sect have become their natural barriers in Star State. In other words, we are providing protection for our adversaries."
This statement made everyone realize this point.
They naturally felt somewhat disgruntled.
Why should Star State be free from the scourge of devils, while Yellow State suffers through turmoil and disaster?
Compared with the Yellow Sky Sect, what the Tianhe Demons truly wish to annihilate are the Heavenly Masters of Star State, including the Heavenly Monarch Gu Jinlai.
Especially since this Heavenly Monarch has even breached the True Dragon Gate of the Aries Star Palace, his potential is limitless.
Such a threat should be exterminated by the Demon Kings with a thunderous and irresistible force.
"So, what I mean is... let them pass."
Zhang Taiping said calmly while making a gesture with his hand, pulling a map located in the room towards the group, unfolding it before everyone, "Gentlemen, please look, this is Jade Belt River, one of the main rivers within Star State, and the confluence of this river is Tianhe. In other words, if the devils ascend against the current of Jade Belt River, they can entirely infiltrate the hinterlands of Star State. All we need to do is pretend not to notice and just watch the devils sweep through, nothing more."
"Jade Belt River."
The few of them looked at this river.
Indeed, the river leads straight to Star State.
However...
"Devils are not the kind to be easily handled. As they travel southward along the Jade Belt River, it’s hard to estimate how many casualties there will be in Yellow State... Moreover, once they occupy Star State, if they grow and gain strength there, who can ensure they will obediently return to Tianhe?"
Yu Xuanjing frowned as he spoke.
"It’s true that devils heading south will cause some damage to the nearby towns, but these damages are unavoidable. Furthermore, in advance, we can evacuate the elites belonging to our Yellow Sky Sect from the cities. As for the casualties among the common people..."
Zhang Taiping chuckled, "These commoners are like leeks; cut once, and they will soon grow back. Why bother about them? In fact, their casualties can even prove that we in the Yellow Sky Sect also suffered heavy losses due to the calamity of devils, thus avoiding being labeled as collaborators with devils. As for the devils growing powerful after occupying Star State..."
The Yellow Sky Sect’s magic stabilizer started to laugh, "What is Star State? It’s a transportation hub south of Tianhe, connecting all Sects. Not to mention how much strength the devils will have left after destroying Star State, if they really intend to grow powerful and wreak havoc, will Purgatory Sect, Netherworld Sect, and Cold Moon Sect just stand by and watch?"
"If Netherworld Sect, Purgatory Sect, and Cold Moon Sect take action, we might not be able to smoothly take over Star State..."
Zhao Danqing said.
"One must learn to be content. By taking over a Jiangzhou and eliminating the devils entrenched in Tianhe, we would already gain considerable benefits. As for Star State... let it become a quagmire of war, drawing in the Demon Sects such as Cold Moon Sect, Purgatory Sect, and Netherworld Sect, thereby weakening their forces. After ten or eight years, once we have assimilated the profits from Jiangzhou and they have fought among themselves to a sufficient extent, we will then move south in one fell swoop. By that time..."
As Zhang Taiping spoke, a smile formed on his face.
The other Supreme Elders exchanged glances, seemingly envisioning the same grand scene for the future, and they also began to laugh.
"Then let’s proceed as Venerable Daoist Zhang suggested."
"Trees that stand out in the forest are bound to be blown down by the wind; who asked Gu Jinlai to be so high-profile? Knowing well that the appearance of a Heavenly Monarch will attract the pursuit of Demon Kings, yet still flaunting himself everywhere, if he does not die, who will?"
"Led by the Champsosaurus King, the devils heading south along the river... our Yellow Sky Sect truly has no way to resist. We cannot be blamed for this."
The four Supreme Elders laughed together, swiftly making a final decision on the matter.
"Time is of the essence. I will personally go and meet with that Champsosaurus King."
Gu Jinlai was unaware of the events transpiring in the Yellow Sky Sect.
At this moment, he had already arrived at Qiushan Mountain.
Yesterday, Gu Junxiu had sent a message that the rift in the Qiushan Demon Realm was restless, seemingly about to open.
By his side, there were exactly eight nuclear fusion engine models and a large amount of refined heavy water.
The engines are the heart of the Mystic Bird Fighting Machines.
Whether or not those eight Mystic Bird Fighting Machines can truly take flight depends on the number of Demon Spirits that emerge from the Demon Realm Rift this time.
